Data Engineer
Aerstone · Springfield, VA
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Jul 12, 2026
Springfield, VA
Jul 20, 2026
What this job asks for AI summary
This role centers on building and maintaining an enterprise data warehouse and visualization environment, with a focus on near real-time data pipelines from Oracle source systems into Microsoft SQL Server. Day-to-day work involves designing ETL/ELT processes using AWS Glue, managing database schemas and access controls, and troubleshooting pipeline reliability. It suits engineers with hands-on SQL Server, Oracle, and cloud data ingestion experience.
Mid level · National
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How this req sits in the market our data
Most people in this occupation already list these. Still required — just not what gets you shortlisted.
What the occupation pays Median $142,568 (middle half $111,775–$173,013).
Estimated from BLS employment for this occupation and area, per-skill prevalence across our listing corpus, and published wage benchmarks — as of Jul 28, 2026. It is a model, not a headcount.
Why we read it this way (6)
No work location is specified in the posting; CBSA and state fields are left blank. The company (Aerstone) is US-based and the role supports government clients, so the US-based flag of true is assumed.
The role sits between a pipeline/warehouse builder (15-1243 Database Architects) and a database administrator (15-1242). The emphasis on designing ETL pipelines, data ingestion frameworks, and schema optimization tips it toward 15-1243, but the SQL Server administration and access-control duties keep 15-1242 as a credible runner-up.
Seniority is assessed as Mid: the posting names no explicit level, states no minimum years of experience, and the responsibilities — while substantive — describe independent delivery on a team rather than org-wide technical authority.
Python and Shell scripting are listed together under a single 'familiarity with' qualifier in the requirements section; they are treated as preferred alternatives to each other rather than hard gates.
Oracle GoldenGate, Data Vault 2.0, CI/CD practices, and data cataloging/metadata management tools all appear explicitly under the 'Preferred Skills (Not Required)' heading.
No compensation, clearance requirement, or degree requirement is stated in the posting.
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